Represented TEAM USA in International Competition
2016 Senior National Championships-1st Place M1 66kg (Ranked #1 in the USA)
2016 Senior National Championships-5th Place Senior Division 60kg (Ranked #7 in the USA)

Joe leverages his many years teaching and competing nationally and internationally to provide elite level coaching and guidance to the team. Joe was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. Early in Joe's martial arts career he was very active in competition. He has taken home gold in various local and national level Judo tournaments as well as National Grappling tournaments. Shortly after, Joe discovered his true passion for teaching. Joe is very active in the dojo, especially in the kids judo martial arts classes. He is constantly emphasizing core Judo principles such as "softness controls hardness", "maximum efficiency with minimum effort", and "mutual benefit" during his instruction. Joe has taught Judo for physical education in various public schools. He has also instructed many civil service workers such as police officers, corrections officers, firemen, coast guard, EMT/EMS and provided Judo clinics around the globe. Even at age 10 Joe knew he wanted to create a place where kids could be safe and stay out of trouble. Joe, spends his time training for international competition, coaching/teaching his students, or attending meetings at the United Nations where he tries to use Judo to spread Sport, Education and Peace across the globe.

Mark started training Judo in 1956 at Judo Inc. headed by Jeremy Mackey. In 1964 Mark joined New York Dojo headed by George Yoshida. In May of 1964 Mark received his Shodan. Mark was George Yoshidas assistant at New York Dojo. He assisted with instruction as well as day to day activities. Mark eventually took over the dojo after Sensei Yoshidas passing. Mark loves judo and spends most of his time on the mat or on the side coaching.

Sensei Blenard Capric

USJF Judo Shodan (Black Belt)
Jujitsu Black Belt
CPR & AED Certified

Ben is very active in the Dojo. He enjoys training, teach and competition. He currently holds a Masters degree in Accounting from St. Francis and is actively studying to become a CPA when he is not on the mat.

Toni is a dedicated judoka who loves to help out on the mat. She has meddled in various local and regional tournaments. Toni is enrolled at the College of Staten Island. Toni wants Judo to be a big part of her future and eventually wants to compete and medal in the Olympics. Toni was on the Jr. USA Judo Team as an alternate. She placed 1st at the 2016 Junior Olympics International Division and 2nd at the 2016 USA Judo Jr. National Championships.

Senpai AJ Viola

USJF Judo Sankyu
Jujitsu Gokyu

AJ began his judo training in 2014 here at Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo. Since then, AJ has taken an active role in the dojo through assistant instruction for kids Judo and has developed a passion for the sport. He is currently enrolled at Hunter College and aspires to major in computer science.

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